Elderly
Accidental falls during rooftop snow removal are rising in Japan's snowy regions as winter deepens, highlighting the need for strict safety measures. The Fire and Disaster Management Agency reports that 68 people died from snow-related causes last winter, with 51—three-quarters—linked to snow removal accidents, and nearly 90% of victims aged 65 or older. Experts warn of the dangers of working at heights and advise assessing necessity before starting.
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An elderly NRI couple in South Delhi's Greater Kailash lost nearly Rs 14 crore in a digital arrest scam that confined them to their home for 16 days. Om Taneja, 81, and Dr Indira Taneja, 77, who returned from the US in 2015, were duped by fake police officers threatening arrest over fabricated money-laundering charges. Delhi Police have launched an investigation into the fraud.
Elderly residents from Soweto joined a five-kilometre walk as part of the 17th Annual Gogo Joint Walk initiative. The event promotes active lifestyles to combat age-related illnesses. Organisers call for government support to expand the programme.